Chapter 37: Refusing to Ask for a Reward
"Just pay attention to it in the future. Prime Minister Ning is sympathetic to the people and is a hero of Zhaonan. This time, what reward does Aiqing want? ”
Although the emperor was asking Ning Xianting what he wanted, his eyes had already indicated his thoughts.
He was warning Ning Xianting to accept it when he saw it.
Ning Xianting naturally understood the emperor's intentions, but he had to pretend not to know, raised his hand and said: "This is a matter within the minister's duty, and asking for a reward is a shame for the minister." ”
Ning Xianting's answer made the emperor very satisfied, this is the answer that a smart person should have.
But if he doesn't give any reward, it will appear that the emperor is very mean, and he will naturally not destroy his image.
After all, if Rin cures malaria, it is obvious to all, and no one can erase their red mouth and white teeth.
And Rin Ruo represents the entire Prime Minister's Mansion this time, if he is not rewarded, he will definitely be convinced and difficult to convince the public.
Immediately, the emperor smiled and asked, "Rin Ruo, what reward do you want this time?" ”
When the emperor asked Rin Ruo, his heart was a little empty, after all, she opened her mouth last time and asked for a gold medal for avoiding death.
She does not look at gold and silver treasures, and she does not look at high-ranking officials.
She always looks beyond the long term. It's as if she already has an insight into the future!
But then, Rin Ruo's answer surprised everyone.
"Following the prime minister to cure malaria is a matter of Rinruo's duty. Since it is a matter of duty, Rin Ruo naturally does not want to be rewarded. ”
Rin Ruo said with a slight smile, anyway, she doesn't need anything now, so it's better to brush up on her favorability now.
As soon as these words came out, all the ministers were amazed, and even the emperor was immediately stunned.
Didn't you have auditory hallucinations?
A person who said that he had no noble feelings in the court at the beginning, now takes these things as his own affairs.
It's only been a few months, how can it change so much?
Everyone was thinking about her words, this woman always gave people a sense of mystery that they couldn't guess.
"Rin Ruo, I am very pleased with your enlightenment! However, you don't have to be embarrassed, as long as it is your request, I will approve it. The Emperor immediately said.
He was a little stunned, but immediately came back to his senses. Maybe she did it on purpose?
For such a woman, he must always be on guard and take strict precautions.
"Rin Ruo really doesn't have any requirements, and ask the emperor to take back his order!" The cool voice of the cold voice spread through the entire Nanhua Palace.
She really didn't want it!
"In that case, I won't force you." The emperor loosened his brow and said with a smile.
"However, I have set up a feast in the Hall of Friendship tonight. I'm going to take care of the three of you myself. ”
Seeing that he was going to the banquet to eat again, Rin Ruo suddenly had a headache.
Doing it on such an occasion will definitely involve innocent people. Besides, now that she is a member of the Prime Minister's Mansion, she has to be even more cautious in her words and deeds.
She can't be implicated in the Prime Minister's Mansion!
"Yes, thank you, Your Majesty!" Immediately, Ning Xianting raised his hand and went down.
Although they don't ask for rewards, as the king of a country, the most basic etiquette should also be displayed and shown to the world!
"Today, I and the civil and military officials are waiting for you in the Nanhua Palace, I want to congratulate you together. I'm glad to have a minister like you by my side. ”
As he spoke, he couldn't help but laugh.
Strange to say, after the emperor laughed, all the ministers laughed.
It's as if the emperor's smile is an organ that can manipulate the minister. One opening and one closing, it all depends on the emperor's mind.
"yes, yes! The Prime Minister is a loyal minister who loves the people like a son! ”
"It is a blessing for the people to have such a person as the prime minister in my Zhaonan Kingdom!"
"The Prime Minister is really the blessed star of my Zhaonan Kingdom!"
“……”
All the ministers praised one after another, although they were all beautiful words, but there were some truths in them, and Ning Xianting naturally knew it.
This trip was just that he went in place of the ministers. Otherwise, the emperor will definitely select officials from among the hundreds of officials to go to Jingyang City.
Suddenly, a cool and melodious voice slowly came: "Your Majesty, Rin Ruo has one more thing to tell." ”
Hearing this, everyone immediately laughed, could it be that she regretted it again?
Sure enough, women are just a mouse!
Before everyone could think about it, Rin Ruo said directly: "Zhao Hong, the city lord of Jingyang City, is lawless and resells aquatic products privately. There are many parasites attached to aquatic products, and the malaria parasite is also on this shipment. Because of this, Jingyang City was infected with a large area of malaria. ”
"Rin Ruo implores the emperor to arrest Zhao Hongde and punish him with death!"
Suddenly, there was silence in the court, and everyone gasped.
Among the hundred officials, who doesn't know that Zhao Hongde is the emperor's younger brother?
And Rin Ruo now asks the emperor to kill his own brother, how does this make the emperor choose?
But no smart person would make such an unbridled request.
Who would push themselves to the brink of extinction?
Sure enough, the emperor's face suddenly became gloomy, and there was no trace of a smile on the corner of his mouth.
Long before Rin Ruo returned to Jingyi, Zhao Hongde had already written a letter to the emperor.
In the letter, he confessed that he was driven by huge profits and even disregarded the law and discipline to resell aquatic products without permission.
At the same time, he made it clear that he had absolutely no idea that this shipment contained malaria parasites! Otherwise, even if he borrowed ten dares, he would not dare to act like this!
When the emperor saw this letter, he was immediately furious. He thought about it for a long time, but he never thought that the problem would be his own people!
Because of such a ridiculous mistake of his, hundreds of lives in Jingyang City were buried!
But if he is really punished, his only brother will lose his life, and he will no longer have anyone in this world to trust!
What to do?
The emperor never thought that Rin Ruo would openly mention this matter, and she really didn't care about it at all!
But if it is not dealt with in time, the civil and military officials don't know how to talk about it in private!
"Rin Ruo, at this time, I already know, let me think of a way to deal with it." The Emperor slowly opened his eyes, suppressed his anger and said to Rin Ruo.
Perhaps it would be until Rin forgot about it that his brother's life would be saved.
But the most important thing at the moment is to stabilize her first!
"The emperor's refusal to execute is because he wants to shield him?" Rin Ruo said directly.
Rin Ruo wanted to brush up on her favorability so that the emperor could let down his guard against her.
Unexpectedly, on top of the punishment, the emperor hesitated and tried to cover up.
It was the lives of hundreds of people in Jingyang City that were lost, and she didn't know how many white bones she had ordered to be burned.
His brother's life is his life, but is not the life of the people?
"How could I protect him?" The Emperor smiled calmly.
"Then why didn't the emperor make a decision earlier?"
Seeing that Rin Ruo was so aggressive, Kuang Shiheng immediately stood up and said: "The emperor has his own decision, you are a little woman, and you dare to spread wild in Nanhua Palace!" ”
Kuang Shiheng glared at Rin Ruo as he spoke, with a fierce and vicious expression!